Former Village Councillor Shot Dead in Hattieville

Police continue to investigate the fatal shooting of Tyrel Requeña Sr., a former village councillor and Justice of the Peace. The incident happened on Saturday afternoon in Hattieville, Belize District.

According to reports, Requeña was installing a camera system when three men emerged from nearby bushes and opened fire. He was in the company of his goddaughter, 20-year-old Kiana Novelo. Both were transported to the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital, where Requeña was pronounced dead at 3:00 p.m. Novelo received treatment and was discharged.

Villagers reported hearing up to 20 gunshots.Requeña was mourned by his son, who said on social media, “February 22, remember this date. It’s the day Belize lost the most famous TikToker, a justice of the peace, a pillar of the community, and a father of six, Tyrel Requena Sr., my dad. Rest in peace, Dad. Love you forever.”

We are told that two men were detained for questioning.